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mental health in schools
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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about mental health in schools highlight the growing pressure on educational institutions to address pupils' health and welfare needs. Recent research from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) indicates that schools are acting as a front line for children's wellbeing, often without adequate resources. Stretched budgets and limited access to external services mean teachers and leaders are filling gaps left by health, social care, and specialist SEND provision. This trend has significant implications for learning, staff retention, and pupil equality. The tag covers the challenges and systemic issues surrounding mental health support within school settings.
Schools are increasingly acting as the de facto front line for children’s health, wellbeing and social needs — but new research warns they cannot, and should not, be expected to carry that burden alone. Recent surveys from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) show high levels...